HR Generalist

JOB PURPOSE:

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing Human Resources related duties on a professional level and ensures facility meets all regulatory and compliance requirements. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas:  benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
• Interviews, screens, and recruits job applicants to fill entry-level, professional and technical job openings.
• Manages, conducts, organizes and participates in facility recruitment efforts.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines.
• Responds to employee relation issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints.
• Involved in representing the company in any unemployment claims.
• Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Conducts new hire orientation.
• Provides proper entry, storage, security, and use of employee personal data.
• Administers the performance evaluation program.
• Provides oversight of employee attendance and personal time off policies ensuring adherence and compliance.
• Monitors adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems.
• Participates in facility and home office meetings as requests.
• Maintains human resource information system records and complies reports. Ensure accurate data is entered, collected and presented.
• Payroll and timekeeping.
• Ensure compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by tracking employee hours, determining eligibility for health benefits, and assisting in completing all necessary filings
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Responsible for tracking and storage of employee licenses and competencies, ensuring compliance.
• Facilitate Workers’ Compensation claims.
• Responsible for implementation and tracking of FMLA claims and in compliance of all federal guidelines.
• Responsible for OSHA and DOL reporting.
• Additional duties as requested.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

• The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.
• Exhibit positive customer service behavior in every day work interactions.
• Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Communicate accurately and appropriately.
• Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
• Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve departmental goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of department and facility goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals.
• Keep current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions, and best practices.
• Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
• Act as a preceptor as requested.
• Demonstrate excellent work attendance and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior. Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (experience may be substituted).
• SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Sound organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Self-motivated.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant to be considered.
• Capable of sitting for prolonged periods while performing desk-based tasks, such as reviewing documents, conducting interviews, and using a computer.
• Ability to stand and walk for moderate periods when conducting site visits, attending meetings, or performing tasks that require mobility around the facility.
• Adequate manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computers, phones, printers) and perform tasks such as typing, filing, and handling paperwork.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations, which may include following emergency procedures and assisting with evacuation plans if necessary.
• Ability to travel as needed for site visits, recruitment events, or training sessions.
• Sufficient visual acuity to read and interpret documents, reports, and other written materials.
• Adequate auditory ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, and external contacts.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
• This job requires visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.